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diddi dance wins at the What’s on 4 Kids Awards 2021

November 29, 2021 by Helena Rigby

Last Thursday we had the honour of attending a truly magical evening at the Warner Bros. Studios Tour London where the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2021 took place celebrating the children’s activities industry, with headline sponsor Morton Michel.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance, won ‘Industry Champion of the Year’ award and was highly commended for ‘Remarkable Achievement within the Pandemic’ award 🏆 🏆

diddi dance Bexley & Dartford joined for the evening as finalist in the ‘Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity’

Thank you to the whole of What’s on 4 Kids team, all the event sponsors and a massive congratulations to all the award winners and finalists.

diddi dance and Wonderpop in classes 22nd November

November 17, 2021 by Helena Rigby

We are super excited to announce Sony Music UK Wonderpop is coming to diddi dance!

From Monday 22nd November, we will be having a full week of Wonderpop fun in our classes, with fabulous dances choreographed by our very own Anne-Marie, founder of diddi dance.

If you would like to join in the fun, contact your local diddi dance now to check availability.

You can check out the funky music we will be dancing to here.

We hope to see you there!

diddi dance turns 18!

November 3, 2021 by Helena Rigby

Wow, diddi dance is celebrating its 18th birthday!

Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance says “I can’t believe diddi dance is an adult! Having started the very first class back in 2003 I’d have never thought it would be where it is today 18 years later! The thought of the very first diddi dancers now being in their twenties makes me not only feel very old but also very proud. Giving children a healthy and happy start in life is still our main passion”.

Join us on facebook and instagram where we will be celebrating throughout the month of November.

diddi dance Finalist in Workbuzz 2021 Best Franchise Awards

October 29, 2021 by Helena Rigby

We are thrilled to announce that we are Finalists in the WorkBuzz 2021 Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank 🌟

These awards are unique because they are based on feedback from franchisees – meaning they highlight the best franchises out there!

To be considered, Franchisors must have taken part in the Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark programme alongside Franchisees completing a confidential online survey, rating their Franchisor on qualities such as initial training, ongoing support, their relationship with the franchisor, and whether they would recommend the franchise to a prospective franchisee.

We are proud our Franchisor was top-performing and has been put forward as a finalist in the Best Franchise Awards 🤩

Thank you to our diddi dance crew for your time completing the survey and congratulations to Anne-Marie Martin, founder, for becoming a finalist 💚💗💙

diddi dance at Cambridge Club Fest

October 6, 2021 by Helena Rigby

We had so much fun at Cambridge Club Fest!

Just look at these images of Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance, teaching the children the dance moves to the Wonder Pop songs.

diddi dance finalists in the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2021

September 29, 2021 by Helena Rigby

We’re over the magical moon to announce that Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance and diddi dance Bexley & Dartford are FINALISTS in the 15th National Whats On 4 Kids Activities 2021 Awards with headline sponsor Morton Michel.

This is the fifteenth year the awards are taking place and has received a massive 45,000 votes and nominations which is a reflection of how important children’s activities providers are to parents.

🏆 Anne-Marie is a finalist in two categories:

The ‘Steve Franks’ Industry Champion of the Year sponsored by The Children’s Activities Association
Remarkable Achievement within the Pandemic sponsored by Trustist

🏆 diddi dance Bexley & Dartford is finalist in:

Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity – Franchise or License Territory

The event will be held at Warner Bros. Studios Tour London where all eight Harry Potter films were made with the awards ceremony in the original Hogwarts Great Hall film set with fine dining, an exclusive tour and dessert on Platform 9 ¾™!

We cannot wait to attend. Thank you to everyone that nominated and voted for us.

For more information about the awards see here and wish us luck for the big night!

diddi dance at the Club Hub Awards 2021

September 20, 2021 by Helena Rigby

On Saturday we attended the Club Hub Awards 2021 in Birmingham, where diddi dance sponsored the Independent Business of the Year category which was won by James Smith from Big Bold Youth – HQ . A massive congratulations to him! 🏆

Jane from diddi dance Bexley & Dartford and Dani from diddi dance Sunderland attended the event and said “it was a real pleasure to be back with all these fabulous children’s activity providers after so long, but with friendships, support and business relationships stronger than ever. Thank you for a great day” 💚💗💙

diddi dance New Classes Starting September

September 2, 2021 by Helena Rigby

Our new term is here!

We are excited to have new classes opening up in September.

See below what areas will be running new classes or contact your local diddi dance

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal:

Starting Saturday 11th September @ 9am – Galloway Society for the Blind, Howick House, Howick Park Ave, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0LS

diddi dance Wirral & South Liverpool:

Starting Friday 10th September @ 9:00am – Malowe Road United Reformed Church, 36 Torrington Road, Wirral CH44 3BU

diddi dance Swindon, Cirencester, Chippenham, Tetbury & Surrounding:

Starting Monday 6th September @ 9.45am – Dolphins Hall, Tetbury GL8 8DS
Starting Wednesday 8th September @ 9.45am – Coates Village Hall, GL7 6NW

diddi dance Bristol:

Starting Monday 6th September @ 9:30am – St.Francis Church Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2PW
Starting Thursday 9th September @ 9:45am – St Teresas Social Club, 71 Gloucester Rd N, Bristol, Avon , BS347PL
Starting Friday 10th September @ 1:45pm – Henleaze Trinity United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 4BT

diddi dance Reading & Wokingham :

Starting Tuesday 14th September @ 10:00am – Woosehill Scout Hut, Woosehill Scout Hut, Chestnut Avenue, Woosehill, Wokingham, RG41 3RS
Starting Friday 17th September @ 10:00am – Coley Park Community Centre, Coley Park Community Centre, 140 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DW

diddi dance Wolverhampton, Stafford, Norh Telford & Market Drayton:

Starting Monday 6th September @ 1.30-2.15pm – Wednesfield Community Hub, 34 Well Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XT
Starting Tuesday 7th September @ 1.45-2.30pm – Cosy Hall, 6 Water Lane, Chetwynd End, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7LD

diddi dance London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames:

Starting Monday 6th September @ 10:00am – Salvation Army Church, 27 Church Road, Teddington TW11 8PF
Starting Friday 10th September @ 9:30am – Inspired Hub, 3 Ashley Road, Hampton TW12 2AJ

diddi dance Bexley & Dartford:

Starting Monday 6th September @10am – Liz Burville Studios, Manor Way, Bexley DA53QG
Starting Monday 6th September @ 1:30pm – Hall Place Sports Pavillion , Bourne Road, Bexley DA51PQ
Starting Thursday 9th September @10am, St Stephens, Deepdene Road, Welling DA163QL
Starting Thursday 9th September @10:10am – Liz Burville Studios, Manor Way, Bexley DA53QG
Starting Friday 10th September @ 1pm – St Andrews Church Hall, 276 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA75SF

diddi dance Summer Classes

July 26, 2021 by Helena Rigby

Summer’s Here!

We have a number of Summer Classes running throughout July and August. See below what’s running in your area and contact your local diddi dance to join in the fun

diddi dance Lancaster, Preston & Kendal:

Starting Thursday 5th August @ 10am – Lancaster Leisure Park, Turning Point Theatre Arts, Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LA

diddi dance Shrewsbury & South Telford:

6th August – Mereside Community Centre
12th August – Wem Town Hall
17th August – Panda-monium
20th August – St John’s Church Hall and Mereside, Shrewsbury
21st August – Loppington Village Hall
23rd August – Darwin Community Centre
26th August – Wem Town Hall
27th August – St John’s Church Hall Lawley

diddi dance South Sheffield & Dronfield :

SUMMER DANCE PARTIES – Parties start at 10am and run for 90 minutes.

Monday 9^th August and Monday 23^rd August @ Gleadless United Reformed Church, Hollinsend Road, Sheffield, S12 2NP

diddi dance Wolverhampton, Stafford, Norh Telford & Market Drayton:

WEEK 1

Monday 26th July @10am – Stafford Rangers Social Club
Monday 26th July @10am – Hadley Learning Community Telford
Tuesday 27th July @ 11am – Newhampton Arts Centre Wolverhampton
Wednesday 28th July @10am – Wombourne Allen Memorial Hall
Thursday 29th July @ 10am – Penkridge Scout Hut
Friday 30th July @ 10am – Red House Albrighton
Friday 30th July @10am – Chur h of Ascension Wall Heath
Saturday 31st July @ 9:45am – Newbridge Prep School Tettenhall

WEEK 2:

Monday 16th August @10am – Stafford Rangers Social Club
Monday 16th August @ 10am – Bilston Methodist Church
Tuesday 17th August @11am – Newhampton Arts Centre Wolverhampton
Wednesday 18th August @ 10am – Hadley Learning Community Telford
Wednesday 18th August @ 10am – Wombourne Allen Memorial Hall
Thursday 19th August @10am – Penkridge Scout Hut
Friday 20th August @ 10am – Red House Albrighton
Saturday 21st August @ 9:15am – Hadley Learning Community Telford
Satuday 21st August @ 9:45am – Newbridge Prep School Tettenhall

diddi dance Enfield & Potters Bar:

Monday 2nd August @10am – Church of Christ the King Oakwood, 29 Bramley Road, Peace Close, Cockfosters, London, N14 4HE
Thursday 5th August @ 10am – St Michaels, Gordon Hill, Gordon Hill, Enfield, London, EN2 0QP
Friday 6th August @ 10am – Elm Court Potters Bar, 363 Mutton Lane , Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP
Friday 6th August @ 10am – St Michaels, Gordon Hill , Enfield, London, EN2 0QP
Monday 9th August @ 10am – Church of Christ the King Oakwood, 29 Bramley Road, Peace Close, Cockfosters, London, N14 4HE
Wednesday 11th August @ 10am – diddi dance hub/Mima’s Place, 9 Queen Anne’s Place, Bush Hill Park, EN1 2QB
Friday 13th August @ 10am – Elm Court Potters Bar, 363 Mutton Lane , Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP
Monday 26th August @ 10am – Church of Christ the King Oakwood, 29 Bramley Road, Peace Close, Cockfosters, London, N14 4HE
Friday 20th August @ 10am – Elm Court Potters Bar, 363 Mutton Lane , Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP
Monday 23rd August 10am – Church of Christ the King Oakwood, 29 Bramley Road, Peace Close, Cockfosters, London, N14 4HE
Thursday 26th August 10am – diddi dance hub/ Mima’s Place, 9 Queen Anne’s Place, Bush Hill Park, EN1 2QB
Friday 27th August 10am – Elm Court, 363 Mutton Lane , Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP
Friday 27th August @ 10am – St Michaels Gordon Hill, Gordon Hill, Enfield, London, EN2 0QP

diddi dance South East London:

Starting Wednesday 28th July @ 10am – Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, London SE3 7SE – running every week except the last week in August
Starting Friday 30th July@ 10am – Under 1 Roof Kids, Unit 9, IO Centre, Skeffington Street, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6SR – running every week except the last week in August

diddi dance Bexley & Dartford:

Monday 2nd and 16th August @10am – New Eltham, Methodist Church, Footscray Road, SE93UL
Monday 9th and 23rd August @ 10am – Eltham, Christchurch, High Street, SE91TX
Friday 6th, 15th, 20th and 27th August @10am – Chislehurst, Methodist Church, Prince Imperial Road, BR75LX

diddi dance Plymouth & Surrounding:

Monday 2nd August @ 9:30am – Pomphlett Methodist Church
Tuesday 3rd August @ 9:30am – Emmanuel Church
Tuesday 3rd August @ 9:30am – Saltash Girl Guide
Wednesday 4th August @ 9:30am – Plympton Girl Guide HQ
Thursday 5th August @ 9:30 – Emmanuel Church
Friday 6th August @ 9:30am – Tothill Community Centre
Tuesday 10t August @ 9:30am – Emmanuel Church
Friday 13th August @ 9:30am – Tothill Community Centre
Monday 16th August @ 9:30am – Pomphlett Methodist Church
Tuesday 17th August @ 9:30am – Saltash Girl Guide HQ
Wednesday 18th August @ 9:30am – Plympton Girl Guide HQ
Thursday 19th August @ 9:30am – Emmanuel Church

diddi dance Franchise Awards 2021

July 19, 2021 by Helena Rigby

We recently celebrated the successes of our network together and announced the winners of our franchise awards 💚💗💙.
We want to congratulate each of our Franchisees for all of their hard work and determination this past year, especially to these winners:

diddi debutante – fastest growing new franchisee for 2021

🏆 Andrea McCrea at diddi dance Southampton⠀⠀⠀